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Japan Now the Only Cheap Destination Left, and 5 More Travel Stories

June 18, 2026

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Exchange rates crush every budget except Japan-bound travelers, while Daegu's fried chicken road goes global.

Summer 2025 travel is a tale of sticker shock and creative detours. From World Cup wallet pain to K-chicken pilgrimages, here's what's shaping where people actually go.

Every Destination Got Pricier Except Japan

Surging exchange rates spare only the yen

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Daegu's Sacred K-Chicken Road Is a Real Pilgrimage Now

Two districts, endless fried chicken glory

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World Cup Sticker Shock Forces US Tourism Into Panic Mode

Last-minute deals flood an overpriced market

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Summer Travelers Ditch Long-Haul for Ultra-Short Flights

Peak season bookings favor nearby getaways

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Three Tiny Towns You Can Day-Trip From Nice

Half-day escapes along the French Riviera

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Canada's Tourism Revenue Is About to Smash Pandemic Records

Industry eyes a historic 240 trillion won year

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